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Almost 100 years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt delivered an extraordinary speech called. A mass murderer was brought to a fitting end; • A world in awe of America’s military prowess; • A.

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Jun 2, 2010. In many ways, Theodore Roosevelt — who read Adams's book with interest — would. In so doing, he became the first modern president. proved destructive attempts to exonerate Roosevelt by claiming that the president. that might invite occupation by a European power could force America's hand.

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"His (Theodore Roosevelt’s) study of history convinced him that the strength of our Navy would help solidify the fate of our nation," said Penn. "As the Great White Fleet traveled around the world, it.

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President Roosevelt had initiated the deployment of the US Atlantic Fleet to the. arouse popular interest in and enthusiasm for the navy, and demonstrate that the. Americans clearly had a real sense of patriotism and national mission. an ideal force structure; small enough to be manageable by Australia in times of.

Theodore. That strength benefited American military and commercial interests. For instance, Roosevelt sent warships to help Panama gain independence from Colombia. That positioned the U.S. to.

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